Community Counseling Center Presenters Sharon A. Braun Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CCFC, ACS Certified: MSAPCB Supervisor; Moral Reconation Therapy Michael H. Hester MA, LPC, NCC Certified: MSAPCB Supervisor, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapist Margaret A. Chessey BA, RASAC I Certified: Cognitive-Behavioral Group Facilitator Penny Coleman, CBS Graduate
Learning Objectives Familiar with CBS forensic program Understand how the blend of SA Group, Individual MH Counseling, Psychiatry, and Case Management reduces relapse/recidivism Use Case Management to acquire employment Learn CBT, MI skills via Frank Did It Again Apply CBS to real life P&P client scenarios Testimonial: How CBS Changed My Life
Community Counseling Center 501 (c) 3 non-for-profit founded in 1973 Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Ste. Genevieve Counties 250 employees, 31 Programs 2010/2011 Nearly 8,000 distinct clients; 178,454 face-to-face hours of service Governing and Foundation Boards
CBS Founded 2009 Jon Huenink, 16 years Diversified Program Services, Inc. CBS Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry Counties Last Fiscal Year: 533 State and Federal clients State and Federal Contracts, self-pay, pro bono ADA Certified Substance Abuse Groups and Case Management, Individual Mental Wellness Counseling, Psychiatry, Domestic Violence Group Automated Tracking System
Holistic, specialized, systemic intervention and prevention approach to decrease relapse and recidivism and to increase public safety Programmatically designed to address antisocial, criminogenic pathologies via evidence based practices Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Criminal Thinking Scales
CBS encompasses interdependent elements Forensic intervention: ADA Certified Substance Abuse, Advanced Cognitive Restructuring, Anger Management/Impulse Control, Domestic Violence 12-26 week groups Case Management: Life Skills, employment, education, housing, Disability, Individual Mental Wellness Counseling, Psychiatry, Medication Monitoring
Criminal Thinking Scales (CTS): Power, Entitlement, Cold Heartedness, Justification, Criminal Rationalization, Personal Responsibility Pre/Post CTS: Pre CTS at evaluation; Post CTS at 4 weeks prior to discharge - Clients show significant differences 1.67 to 14.00 46 Cape MRP clients tracked 2-17-10 to present: 5 clients (11%) relapsed; 4 clients (9%) recidivated
Client Wellbeing Pre/Post Surveys Five questions ask the extent to which clients believe services make a difference (i.e., helpful, understanding concerns, symptoms lessen, self improvement, social interactions change). Clients agree/strongly agree that they have made significant gains via CBS services. Comment session allows clients to voice their opinions about services
Client Wellbeing Surveys - Comment section Class is cool. People here are really working on recovery. This treatment has been a great experience. I actually use the ABC model at home and with other situations. My depression and anxiety have decreased since I started. This is a very helpful program. Thankful to have come through it. I really like coming to class and get a lot out of it. Thank you for teaching me the right ways to deal with life
Outpatient ADA Certified Substance Abuse Group Understand addictive personality dysfunction Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Recurrence/Relapse Dynamics of denial mechanisms; high risk lifestyles Alcohol/drug related psychosis; brain damage Break the addictive pattern; human spirituality Victimstance, justification, obstacles to change Criminal thinking errors; anti-social vs pro-social lifestyles Cognitive Restructuring
Anger Management Group Examining social roles/conditionings that contribute to violent/explosive behavior(s) Understanding anger is a choice; early warning signs Defining anger as a stress response; old behaviors for new behaviors Anger containment techniques; spiritual growth; maintain a cool, rational perspective under stress Value of compromise meeting in the middle
Advanced Cognitive Restructuring Make constructive choices vs destructive choices Improve decision-making skills Habitual behaviors that prevent positive change Proactive in examining thinking patterns related to destructive, anti-social, criminal acts Distorted thought patterns and stinking thinking e.g. I am a victim of other; of substance abuse Anti-social behaviors and consequences versus pro-social behaviors and consequences
Domestic Violence Group Based on power and control model Refutes multi-generational belief systems that promote domestic violence Dialogue provides opportunity to think critically/ reflectively about using violence in relationships Dispute culturally-based beliefs that endorse domestic violence Non-violence, non-controlling; equality in relationships Intimidation, emotional abuse, male privilege
Mental Wellness Counseling and Psychiatry 50% to 75% of substance abuse clients struggle with mental health issues. The blend of Individual Counseling, Psychiatry and Medication Monitoring, and Substance Abuse Group help dually-diagnosed clients make significant gains in their recovery.
Individual Counseling: Mental Health Substance Abuse Co-Occurring Group Counseling: Substance Abuse Domestic Violence Anger Management/ Impulse control
Group Counseling: Open Group Format Psyho-Educational Motivational Interviewing Motivational Incentives Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing- Stages of Change, Altered States, Decisional Balance, Values Clarification, Consciousness Raising, Expressions of Concern, Roles, Problem-Solving, Confidence and Temptation, Expectations Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Introduction to the Model, Levels of Thinking, Application to Specific Situations, Role of Emotions, Emotional Regulation, Emotions in Recovery, Unhealthy Thinking Styles, Criminal Thinking, Addictive Thinking, Restructuring /Reframing Skills
Relapse Prevention Identifying High Risk Situations, Stimulus Control, Developing Strategies for Coping With Triggers, Relapse Drift, Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions, Mooring Lines, Work and Recovery, Communication Skills( Refusing Requests, Handling Confrontations, Assertiveness), Coping with Cravings, New Ways to Enjoy Life, Recommitting After a Slip, Relapse Justification, Etc. The Physiological Effects of Substances Elective Topics-Managing Time, Budgeting, Your Work Personality, Managing Stress, Understanding Anxiety and Depression, Etc.
The Stages of Change- Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation/Planning, Action, Maintenance, Relapse/Recycle How Relapse Happens-Something Happens>Beliefs/Thoughts>Cravings > Permission Giving Thoughts>Focus on Action>Drink or Drug
Relapse Prevention: Stop Something from Happening Redirect Action Contradict Permission Giving Thoughts Cope With Cravings Change Core Beliefs/Automatic Thoughts
Example of a Group Exercise: Frank Diditagain Clients can put together their knowledge and skills developed with this case study. This exercise has always facilitated outstanding group participation.
Case Management Job Skills assessment Write resume Prepare for interviews Hygiene, dress Assist with job search and find employment Assess needs, goals Meet with employers Education GED Assist with Disability Assist with Social Security, SSI Housing Transportation Childcare Money management
Penny Marie Coleman CBS Graduate Biography Humility Taking control of bad behaviors Feeling prepared for whatever life may bring you Group sessions would use real life scenarios pertaining to group topics.
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